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Tata Group to Build UK Battery Gigafactory

At a glance
  • Tata Sons will invest over £4 billion to build a 40GW battery cell gigafactory in the UK.
  • Production will start in 2026, with JLR and Tata Motors as anchor customers.
  • The gigafactory aims for 100% clean power and includes battery recycling.
  • The facility will support electric mobility and renewable energy storage solutions.

Investment and Capacity

Tata Sons will invest over £4 billion to establish a 40GW battery cell gigafactory in the United Kingdom. This facility will produce high-quality, high-performance battery cells and packs for various applications in the mobility and energy sectors.

Timeline and Customers

Production at the gigafactory is scheduled to commence in 2026. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Tata Motors will be the anchor customers, ensuring a steady demand for the battery cells produced.

Sustainability Goals

The gigafactory aims to maximize its renewable energy mix, with an ambition to achieve 100% clean power. The facility will employ innovative technologies and resource-efficient processes, including battery recycling, to recover and reuse raw materials, promoting a circular economy ecosystem.

Strategic Importance

This investment is a significant step in Tata Group's commitment to electric mobility and renewable energy storage solutions. It will also contribute to the UK's automotive sector's transition to electric vehicles, creating thousands of skilled jobs and strengthening the country's position in the global clean energy market.